Dave Ragsdale

Lead on-site. Liaison for advancing event and tour riders from load-in to load-out. Duties include scheduling and coordination of crews and labor, processing and executing settlements, and participating in and coordinating internal planning and communications per event. Sourcing equipment, personnel, and F&B per event based on specific needs.

• Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
• Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
• Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
• Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
• Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Evaluated vendor performance through regular assessments, ensuring only reliable suppliers were used in the procurement process.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.

Lead on-site (Coca-Cola Roxy, Buckhead Theater, Tabernacle) liaison for advancing event and tour riders from load-in to load-out. Duties include scheduling and coordination of crews and labor, sourcing personnel, F&B, and equipment from vendors, processing and executing settlements, and participating in and coordinating internal planning and communications per event.

• Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.